Thursday evening marks the opening of Mixed Moments II, a photo exhibit by Mar Vista’s own Stephen Boskin, at City Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s West LA office, 1645 Corinth Ave, 90025, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Admission is free.

Also opening Thursday and running through the weekend is the Green Screen Environmental Film Festival & Salon, at the Electric Lodge in Venice. Check their website for showtimes and prices.

Friday morning from 7:30am – 9am, Mar Vista Elementary school Green Dolphins will be holding an eWaste recycling drive as part of their Community Day. The drive will run again on Saturday from 11am – 2pm.

Friday Night at the Fanatic Salon is another All-Girl Revue. Show starts at 8pm, admission is $10.

On Saturday New School West is holding their Holiday Bazaar from 10am – 4pm, and Beethoven Elementary School runs their 6th Annual Holiday Boutique from 10am – 3pm.

Saturday the Electric Lodge will also host an outdoor Eco/Arts Street Festival from 10am – 6pm. Free community event, plus there will be crafts for sale as well.

Also Saturday, take a trip through Mar Vista history by taking one of Mark Crawford’s walking tours. This weekend’s tour will be around the famous Mar Vista Oval, but please check the website of the MV Historical Society to verify times and tour locations.

Sunday is not to be outdone: in addition to the Mar Vista Farmer’s Market (which happens every Sunday, as you well know), there’s another Holiday Gift Sale, this one in a private home: 3410 Granville Ave. from 11am – 4pm.